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NBA Predictions for Christmas Day 2023: Picks & Odds

Esten McLaren

Last Updated: December 25, 2023 5:04 PM EST • 1 min 13 sec read.

Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks puts up a shot as we look at our NBA predictions for Christmas Day
Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks puts up a shot over Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #5 of the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter at Ball Arena on December 18, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Photo by: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images via AFP.

The NBA's annual five-game slate for Christmas Day is here as we round up our NBA betting experts' top predictions for the marquee attraction while breaking down the best NBA odds.

The most highly anticipated day on the NBA regular-season schedule is here with a five-game slate on Christmas Day.

There'll be five standalone games spaced out from noon through 10:30 p.m. ET with the marquee slate expected to significantly impact the NBA Finals odds. The day is bookended by matchups between the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks, and the Dallas Mavericks' visit to the Phoenix Suns. Four of the top five favorites by the NBA MVP odds will also be in action on Christmas Day.

In between, the Denver Nuggets host the Golden State Warriors, the Boston Celtics visit the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Miami Heat welcome the Philadelphia 76ers.

Read on for our top NBA predictions for Christmas Day 2023 as we attack the odds from our  best NBA betting sites.

NBA picks and predictions for Christmas Day

76ers vs. Heat pick: Tyrese Maxey Over 3.5 made 3-pointers (+100 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

76ers vs. Heat NBA player props made by Brenden Schaeffer.

Mavericks vs. Suns pick: Kevin Durant Over 6.5 rebounds (+110 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Mavericks vs. Suns NBA player props made by Brenden Schaeffer.

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Esten McLaren
Esten is the Senior Publishing Editor for SportsbookReview.com. He previously spent time as the Managing Editor of SportsbookWire.com, and he has done freelance work in sports betting for TheLines, PlayPicks, and BettingPros. He's well versed in the NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA, but his true passion is with the PGA Tour. Esten's always happy to chase a long shot and will never shy away from a futures bet, but he'll never stop backing Rory McIlroy in majors. He's also a recovering Ottawa Senators and Atlanta Falcons fan. Always bet against the Toronto Maple Leafs at plus money.